WATERTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WiTricity,
the industry pioneer in wireless power over distance, today introduced
the world's first system for wireless charging of consumer devices such
as the iPhone5 using the company’s patented highly resonant wireless
power transfer technology.

A quantum leap forward in convenience and ease of use for wireless
charging of consumer electronics, the WiTricity system charges gadgets
over distance and through a variety of materials – including wood,
granite, plastic and glass. Initially designed for the iPhone 5/5s, the WiTricity
charging system is available as a reference design for companies who
want to apply the technology for charging other smartphones, tablets, or
consumer electronic devices.

The WiTricity charging system for the iPhone 5/5s includes a wireless
charging hub and a charging sleeve that fits an iPhone 5 or 5s. Similar
to other protective covers, the WiTricity sleeve quickly slides onto an
iPhone 5/5s and is powered when in proximity to the WiTricity charging
hub. Capable of charging two phones concurrently, the charging hub can
be placed on top of a table as an upright or flat charging pad, or
mounted underneath a table or desk for charging through the surface. By
mounting the charging pad under a surface, smartphone usersare
freed from the tangle of charging cords and cluttered desktops.

Traditional inductive charging pads have seen limited acceptance because
they require very accurate placement of the mobile phone on the charging
pad, while taking up valuable tabletop real estate. In contrast, the
WiTricity system provides:

Positional Freedom: Simply place an iPhone 5/5s in its charging
sleeve in proximity to the charging hub and the phone charges as
quickly as plugging in. Unlike induction pads, there’s no need to
position the iPhone exactly in a specific location on the charging hub.

Multiple Device Charging: Using a single coil, the WiTricity
system allows multiple devices to be charged simultaneously and
effectively. With induction-based systems, multiple device charging on
a single pad requires multiple coils, driving up the cost of the
charging system.

Installation Flexibility: Unlike induction mats or other
chargers that require physical contact and placement on top of
a table or other surface – or major modifications to the table or
counter – the WiTricity charging hub can simply be affixed under a
table while providing power to the phone through the tabletop. Any
table, desk, or counter can be turned into a wireless charging
“hotspot” without unsightly clutter or requiring drilling or cutting
into the underside or through the surface.

“Our team is thrilled to introduce the first wireless charger that works
over distance,” said Eric Giler, CEO of WiTricity. “We’ve seen the
transformative nature of our foundational highly resonant wireless power
transfer technology in the automotive, medical and military fields, and
now plan to change the game in consumer electronics. This is an
incredibly exciting time for resonant wireless power, and we’re excited
to be leading the charge to a wireless future."

WiTricity’s charging system will be offered as a reference design and
development system to mobile device manufacturers, charging accessory
developers, and furniture designers to accelerate development of their
own wireless charging products based on resonant wireless power. The
system is architecturally compatible with next-generation wireless power
standards being developed by the leading standards organizations, and
offers the flexibility to be adapted to a wide variety of smartphones,
tablets, and wearable computing devices.

The WiTricity charging system, as well as other WiTricity wireless power
innovations for the automotive and consumer markets, will be
demonstrated in Las Vegas in booth 35863 in South Hall 4 at the 2014
International CES from January 7-10, 2014.

About WiTricity

WiTricity is the industry leader in wireless electricity delivered over
distance and holds the foundational patents for Highly Resonant Wireless
Power Transfer technology. The company was founded in 2007 to
commercialize an exciting new technology for wireless electricity
invented by world-renowned physicists from the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology (MIT). With a growing list of global clients in industries
including consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices and defense,
WiTricity has emerged as the leader for IP and expertise in highly
resonant wireless power transfer. For more information, visit www.witricity.com.
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